Junior Software Engineer II - Software Engineering Graduate Programme 2025

Studievereniging Sticky; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% pension matching

Discounts & Wallet credits

Genius Level 3

Job summary

Booking.com is seeking a Junior Software Engineer II for its Software Engineering Graduate Programme 2025 in Amsterdam. The role offers mentorship, onboarding bootcamp, and rotations across engineering units to build world-class software capabilities.

You will work on high-impact travel tech solutions while gaining hands-on experience from day one, collaborating with seasoned engineers and contributing to evolving engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM-field from a Dutch University.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of engineers to craft, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Coordinate for the end-to-end delivery of your projects.
• Learn new technologies and stay ahead of the curve.
• Contribute to the evolution of our engineering standard processes.
• Write clear, concise, and comprehensive user documentation.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Java

Software design

Incident management

Architectural mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related STEM-field from a Dutch University

Tools

Java

Job description

Junior Software Engineer II - Software Engineering Graduate Programme 2025

Do you dream of a world where travel is effortless and personalised? At Booking.com, we're making that dream a reality. For over 20 years, we've been revolutionising the travel industry, starting with online hotel bookings. Today, we're building a one-stop platform that encompasses flights, taxis, rental cars, tours, and more, creating a flawless travel experience.

By booking dream flights to exotic destinations, streamlining airport transfers with convenient taxis, enabling exploration through car rentals, and providing tickets to must-see attractions, we help travelers unlock unforgettable experiences.

We're not just about booking hotels anymore; we're crafting personalised journeys that go beyond expectations. Join a team of passionate individuals who grow with challenges and embrace change, seeing every obstacle as an opportunity to innovate and improve the travel experience for everyone. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

About the programme

Launch your software engineering career with Booking.com's dynamic 12-month graduate programme. Work alongside experts transforming the company from a single-product platform to a multi-service travel leader. Collaborate with experienced engineers from day one, designing and delivering innovative travel solutions. This programme prioritizes your growth with dedicated mentorship, an onboarding bootcamp, and rotations across our engineering business units, equipping you with world-class technical expertise.

This is your chance to:

Launch your career at a global leader in travel technology.

Master the fundamentals of software engineering alongside industry experts.

Gain practical experience building products used by millions.

Innovate and impact the travel landscape for millions.

Shape the future of travel through Software Engineering

You'll play a pivotal role in crafting unforgettable travel experiences. By harnessing the power of data, you'll transform how travelers plan their adventures.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a team of engineers to craft, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions.

Coordinate for the end-to-end delivery of your projects.

Learn new technologies and stay ahead of the curve.

Contribute to the evolution of our engineering standard processes.

Write clear, concise, and comprehensive user documentation.

To succeed in this role, you'll need

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM-field from a Dutch University. Note that your graduation date has to be in 2024 or 2025.

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Impactful training and development, including in Java and professional growth in building software applications, software system design, technical incident management and architectural mentorship.

Free access to online learning platforms, development and mentorship programmes.

An award winning company culture (Best Workplace for Women 2024 & In-house Recruitment Early Careers Award Finalists 2024)

The opportunity to work on meaningful and exciting projects.

The chance to make a real difference in the travel industry.

Technical, behavioral and interpersonal competence advancement via on-the-job opportunities, experimental projects, hackathons, conferences and active community participation.

Up to 10% pension matching

Discounts & Wallet credits to spend on our products, upgrade to Booking.com Genius Level 3, and friends & family Booking.com discount vouchers.

Important note about eligibility

In order to be eligible for this programme you need to:

Graduate in 2025 or have graduated in 2024 with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM-field from a Dutch University.

Be available to start a full time position for our 12 month programme mid- September 2025.

Be able to commute to our office in Amsterdam.

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.